Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center Operations Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The Operations Engineering team delivers proactive and responsive full-life-cycle engineering expertise to the teams who operate and support our expanding global fleet of data centers. Mechanical Engineers are involved in all aspects of data center operations, essential to ensuring effective thermal energy and fluid distribution, sequenced system operations, monitoring feedback and analysis. They provide direct support to our field teams for new construction, site-specific projects, and global-level programmatic efforts. As a staff-level engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and escalation point for complex mechanical system issues, driving operational excellence across Meta's hyperscale data center portfolio.

Qualifications:

8+ years of professional experience in data center engineering, mission-critical design, construction, operations, maintenance, or related industry Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field Experience researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve mechanical system issues Experience clearly communicating technical issues and presenting to peers, partners, and leadership Experience with project management and driving complex projects by prioritizing competing demands based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs Experience with computer-based mathematical analysis and data analysis Expertise in psychrometrics, heat transfer fundamentals, humidity control, and fluid dynamics Knowledge of major HVAC components, chilled water distribution schemes, condenser water systems, and air distribution methods Knowledge of water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis (RO) plants and pre-treatment processes such as water softening and filtration Familiarity with control systems and mechanical automation systems Ability to navigate and apply industry standards, building codes, and safety standards, including ASHRAE and SMACNA guidelines Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Experience navigating through Building Management System (BMS) programs Cross-discipline knowledge of multiple critical facility systems Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 5+ years of HVAC design experience Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) registration or local equivalent Experience in project management, project engineering, or operations management beyond the field technician level Familiarity with industry software tools for energy simulation, hydraulic simulation, and psychrometric analysis Design or operations experience with data center-specific technology including liquid cooling, modular central plants, technical water loops, PLC controls, and large-scale evaporative cooling systems